Apple will check shared iCloud links for ‘harmful content’

Apple will start checking iCloud items shared with the link for 'harmful content' starting with iOS 27.3, which will also end end-to-end encryption for shared items. The company will be able to check the content for 'harmful content', which is not defined in the support document. Apple may also take action against users who attempt to upload such content, including blocking or disabling accounts. The new feature follows calls for Apple to crack down on child sexual abuse material stored in iCloud. Apple plans to launch iOS 27.3 in December. The feature is part of an update that will be available for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS.